Robinson
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A patronymic name meaning "son of
Robin," mainly to be found in the
north of England. It is said that the name was originally made
popular by Robin Goodfellow, whose mischievous tricks were later
described in Shakespeare's Midsummer
Night's Dream, and perhaps even more so by Robin of Locksley,
otherwise known as Robin Hood.
The first recorded reference was to a Richard Robynson in Yorkshire in 1324. Surname variants have been Robison and Robeson.
The first recorded reference was to a Richard Robynson in Yorkshire in 1324. Surname variants have been Robison and Robeson.
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- Robinsons in Lancashire. A Robinson family history.
Jack
Robinson is a fictional name in the usage: that something is
done faster "than you can say Jack Robinson." Its origins are
uncertain.
John
Robinson was the pastor of the Pilgrim Fathers before they left
for America and is considered as one of the founders of the
Congregational Church.
Sir
John Robinson was a leading political figure in Upper Canada in
the early 1800's.
Edward G. Robinson, born Emanuel Goldenburg from a Romanian Jewish family, was an acclaimed American movie actor in the 1930's and 1940's.
Jackie Robinson was the black baseball player who broke the color bar in the national game.
Sugar Ray Robinson was an acclaimed American boxer.
Mary Robinson was the first
woman President of Ireland.Edward G. Robinson, born Emanuel Goldenburg from a Romanian Jewish family, was an acclaimed American movie actor in the 1930's and 1940's.
Jackie Robinson was the black baseball player who broke the color bar in the national game.
Sugar Ray Robinson was an acclaimed American boxer.
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- 188,000 in the UK (most numerous in Tyne and Wear)
- 145,000 in America (most numerous in Texas)
- 71,000 elsewhere (most numerous in Australia)